IMPORTANT: Arcadia University program dates are set in accordance with the overseas institution’s academic calendar and the Arcadia University mandatory orientation dates. 

Dates subject to change based on the University of Galway's planned academic calendar and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the Irish government. 
Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University.

Spring 2025

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance 
Depart from U.S. January 5, 2025
Arrive in Dublin January 6
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) January 6-8
University Orientation January 9-10
Semester Start January 13
Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend February 14-16
Study Week April 11-20
Semester End May 9
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. May 10

Fall 2025

Event Date
Arcadia Virtual Orientation (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance 
Depart from U.S. August 31, 2025
Arrive in Dublin September 1
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) September 1-3
University Orientation September 2-5*
Semester Start September 8
Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend October 17-19
Reading Week December 1-5
Semester End December 19
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. December 20

Academic Year 2025-2026

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. August 31, 2025
Arrive in Dublin September 1
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) September 1-3
University Orientation September 2-5*
Semester One Start September 8
Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend October 17-19
Semester One Reading Week December 1-5
Semester One End December 19
Semester Two Start January 12, 2026
Semester Two Reading Week April 3-10
Semester Two End May 8
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. May 9
 

Spring 2026

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance 
Depart from U.S. January 4, 2026
Arrive in Dublin January 5
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) January 5-7
University Orientation January 8-9
Semester Start January 12
Arcadia Ireland Ealu Weekend February 6-8
Study Week April 13-17
Semester End May 8
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. May 9
*Please note that SOME dates are not finalized and ARE subject to change